The Perfume Library

Tentations (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Paloma Picasso · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Paloma Picasso Tentations Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy scent that sets the fruity freshness of peach and bergamot against the warmth of jasmine, rose and cinnamon. It opens with pepper, bergamot, peach and orange blossom, the fruit kept in check by spice. Jasmine and rose carry the floral heart, while cinnamon and clove add a warm edge. The base settles into a woody, resinous and sweet footing of frankincense, labdanum, sandalwood and tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Fendi Asja and Nabeel Khamis Anis share a close profile.

P.13

8.2

Xerjoff · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Xerjoff P.13 is a unisex scent that opens on Turkish rose, violet and bergamot and balances a floral side with a sweet one. At the start, bergamot's freshness meets the powdery side of rose and violet. In the heart, clove adds spice while orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose build the floral body. The base turns gourmand and creamy with vanilla and Peru balsam, while oakmoss and tobacco add an earthy depth. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, with spring close behind, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Xerjoff P.18 and Xerjoff P.70 have a close profile.

Black Gris

8.3

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Ensar Oud Black Gris is a unisex scent that pairs Papua, Sri Lankan and Sumatran oud with thyme, rose and black ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a minority choice. It is mentioned most for leisure and evening wear. Voters lean masculine on character, with some calling it classic or feminine. The ouds build a woody, resinous, smoky core, and black ambergris adds an animal depth. Thyme, pepper, clove and nutmeg bring a spicy edge, while rose and orange blossom soften it with a floral note. Aquatic and green facets, along with yuzu and mandarin orange, lighten the dense structure.

Des Cendres

8.4

Les Abstraits · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Les Abstraits Des Cendres is a green, smoky and leathery chypre: birch tar and Swiss pine tar sit on an earthy base, and it reads masculine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and business settings, and most voters call it masculine and classic. It opens with birch tar, Swiss pine tar, aniseed and galbanum. In the heart, Moroccan mint, violet leaf, clove and leather soften the smoke and green, while Indian tuberose stays in the background. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and oakmoss dries down earthy and woody.

VIII: Rococo - Magnolia

7.7

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clive Christian VIII: Rococo - Magnolia is a fresh, floral scent softened by spice and a creamy, powdery feel, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters are split between spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily and leisure wear lead, while business and evening also get votes. It reads feminine, with a classic side too. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant, giving a bright fruity freshness. In the heart, rose and magnolia carry the floral line, while clove and cinnamon add spice. Sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody, powdery base. Roja Parfums Beguiled and Profumum Roma Eccelso have a close profile.

Torc

7.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Torc is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, with leisure wear close behind. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean to one side. Bergamot, blackcurrant and raspberry open fruity. In the heart, clove, jasmine and saffron add a floral, spicy warmth. At the base, oud, vanilla and leather join sweetness to wood. Boadicea the Victorious Glorious and Penhaligon's As Sawira have a close profile.

Parfum Sacré (2013) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Caron · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Caron Parfum Sacré opens with pepper, cinnamon and clove, softens into jasmine and rose, and dries down on myrrh and vanilla: a spicy floral for women that has been discontinued. Pepper, coriander and cinnamon give the top a dry, warm spice. In the heart, clove, jasmine, orange and rose build a floral core. At the base, amber, vanilla, myrrh and musk pull it in a sweet, resinous and powdery direction, with green and smoky shades staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine and classic. Caron Parfum Sacré (Eau de Parfum Intense) and Cindy Adams Gossip have a close profile.

Vintage Collection - Ambra

7.1

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2014

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Vintage Collection - Ambra is a resinous, spicy unisex scent that opens with cistus, elemi resin and cardamom and settles on amber, sandalwood and musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with green citrus fruits and galbanum alongside the cistus and elemi, which keeps it fresh at first. In the heart, clove, nutmeg, pepper and myrrh build a spicy warmth, with frankincense and labdanum adding a resinous weight. The base of amber, sandalwood and musk is sweet and woody, while animalic notes leave a faintly smoky trace in the background.

Si Do

6.6

Réminiscence · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Réminiscence Si Do is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian lemon, Sicilian bergamot and orange in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, clove and ylang-ylang add a spicy, floral note, while Iris tingitana and cedarwood lay down a dry, powdery base. In the drydown, vanilla, musk, peach and pear soften it into something sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Its character reads clearly feminine.

9 Arcana Rosa

7.2

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

L'Artisan Parfumeur 9 Arcana Rosa is a unisex scent that pairs rose with spice and smoky wood, and its dark, resinous character suits the cooler months. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out, and less for office or daytime wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, with feminine slightly ahead. The notes are Damask rose, gaiac wood and clove. The rose gives a floral core, the clove adds a spicy warmth, and the gaiac wood lays a woody, smoky base underneath. The oriental and resinous accords weigh heavily, so the rose reads as a dark, spiced one rather than a sweet bouquet.

Dunhuang / 敦煌

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfum Prissana Dunhuang / 敦煌 is a sweet but shadowed unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers against spice and smoke. Mandarin orange, tangerine and kumquat form a bright citrus base, while jasmine absolute, osmanthus and magnolia add floral sweetness with a touch of plum. Cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring the spice forward, and incense and Lapsang Souchong tea carry a smoky edge. Sandalwood, cedar and amber give a warm woody ground, and civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mayfair

7.8

Boadicea the Victorious · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Boadicea the Victorious Mayfair is a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with beeswax, clove and cardamom, with the spice coming forward at once. The heart holds oud, leather, birch and cistus, where the scent turns smoky and earthy. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, civet, patchouli, cedarwood and amber leaves a resinous, animalic warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. Dior Leather Oud and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Les Princesses de Venise / The Princesses of Venice

6.6

Roméa d'Améor · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roméa d'Améor Les Princesses de Venise / The Princesses of Venice is a fresh, fruity-floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with melon, pineapple, orange and blackcurrant, which give it a sweet, juicy brightness. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine lead while clove adds a spicy touch. Sandalwood, pistachio and iris soften the base and close it on a powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and work. Its character reads mainly feminine. Rochas Poupée and Rochas Eau Sensuelle share a close profile.

Noir

7.3

S.T. Dupont · 2006

Fresh · Green · Fruity

S.T. Dupont Noir is a fresh, green opening settling into a spicy, woody, lightly sweet body, made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, while nights out and the office also get a share. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it classic. Mint, cardamom and lavender give the top its cool, green feel. Nutmeg and clove add spice at the heart. Cashmere wood, vetiver and hazelnut build a woody, earthy, creamy base, with sweetness and a powdery touch softening the spice. Korloff Silver Wood and Rabanne 1 Million Lucky have a close profile.

L'Eau cHic

7.1

Nicolaï · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï L'Eau cHic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green and floral tones balanced by a light touch of spice and wood. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling the room. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level. The top is lemon, mint and bergamot, opening sharp and bright with citrus. In the heart, clove, chamomile, geranium and lavender bring a floral, green and slightly spicy turn. Sandalwood and musk in the base soften it and close on a calm, woody note.

Les Maîtresses de Louis XIV / The Mistresses of Louis XIV

6.6

Roméa d'Améor · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roméa d'Améor Les Maîtresses de Louis XIV / The Mistresses of Louis XIV is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance, lightly fruity and sweet, with a powdery finish that suits easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is green and juicy, with galbanum, nectarine, blackcurrant and melon. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, narcissus, rose and jasmine. In the base, iris, ambergris, woods and musk settle it into a soft, powdery finish.

Club de Nuit Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Armaf · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Club de Nuit Man Eau de Toilette is a spicy citrus fragrance for men, pairing grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange with the warmth of cinnamon, clove and patchouli. It opens fresh and sharp with grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange. The heart brings cinnamon, clove, ginger and pepper forward, while patchouli, leather and amber give a sweet, earthy, slightly leathery base. Floral and powdery touches round out the accords. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It suits leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Basile Basile Uomo Intense and Banderas The Secret have a close profile.

Heavenly Gingerlily (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Molton Brown · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that sets a spicy opening of ginger, clove and cardamom against a floral heart of lily and tuberose. Ginger, clove and cardamom give it a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, lily, tagetes and tuberose come forward, with green and sweet touches alongside the flowers. Sandalwood, musk and cedarwood settle underneath and give it a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though its unisex build leaves room for men too. Urban Scents Desert Rose and Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir have a close profile.

River Fougère

8.8

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Dua Brand River Fougère is a classic masculine fougère led by oakmoss, star anise and rosemary, with a green, woody character. Bergamot and lavender give it a fresh, herbal start, while geranium and clove add a slightly floral and spicy touch. Patchouli, vetiver and gaiac wood build an earthy, woody base, and tonka bean softens it into something creamy. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Autumn leads, with spring and winter close behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Nishane B-612 have a close profile.

Chocolatl

7.8

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn Chocolatl is a sweet, spicy gourmand for autumn and winter evenings, described as unisex. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Mexican chocolate, vanilla, caramel and honey build a sweet core, while clove, cassia and black pepper keep it spicy. Copal resin, myrrh and benzoin add a resinous warmth, and castoreum brings an animal depth. Woody, earthy and smoky shades run underneath.

Life Threads Gold

7.3

La Prairie · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Prairie Life Threads Gold is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Many see it as feminine and classic. It opens with clove, tangerine and plum in a fruity sweetness. In the heart, cinnamon, pepper and coriander add spice, while rose and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral note. The base leaves a resinous, powdery warmth of vanilla, myrrh and frankincense, with patchouli and cedar giving it a woody footing.

Carthusia Lady (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Carthusia · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Lady Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral chypre for women, softened by a powdery, woody dry-down. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Votes spread across daily wear, evenings and leisure, and most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with bergamot alongside lilac, gardenia and jasmine. In the heart, geranium, iris and violet leaf pull the florals towards powder, while white peach and clove add a little sweetness and spice. The base settles into sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Kenzo Ça Sent Beau and Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile have a close profile.

Allegro con Brio

7.4

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Allegro con Brio is a unisex scent that opens with mugwort, geranium leaf and clary sage in a fresh, green way, then moves into a spicy floral heart of clove, coriander and rose. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and work are its most chosen settings. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters. The top is green and fresh, led by mugwort and geranium leaf. Clove and coriander add spice in the heart, while lily of the valley and rose bring a soft floral touch. Tonka bean, patchouli and musk make the base sweet, woody and powdery.

Djélem

8.0

SuléKó · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

SuléKó Djélem is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, pairing the warmth of carnation and clove with amber and immortelle. In Djélem the floral and spicy accords run side by side: carnation and clove give it a warm, slightly sharp character, while amber and immortelle set it on a sweet, resinous and powdery base. A woody, oriental backdrop keeps it full. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; most pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear. A few more call it feminine than masculine, though plenty vote masculine too. Harry Lehmann Nelke and Serge Lutens Vitriol d'Œillet have a close profile.